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Workers value L&D enough to pursue it in their own time, on their own dime
A Randstad report shows employers and employees agree about the importance of upskilling and the areas that most demand it.
By Katie Clarey • May 14, 2019 -
New York commits $175M to talent development projects
Funding will go to programs that support emerging industries in need of workers, including clean energy and computer science.
By Morgan Fecto • May 14, 2019 -
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TrendlineTop trends in leadership development
With hiring on the back burner, the pressure is on L&D professionals to upskill the leadership team while also looking internally for the leaders of tomorrow.
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Walmart returnship program returns with triple the openings
By helping workers transition back from caregiving, employers can create a pipeline of experienced talent.
By Riia O'Donnell • May 7, 2019 -
Report proposes common definition for successful STEM talent development
Besides the lack of talent in STEM generally, employers also have to address the lack of diverse representation in these careers for women and minorities.
By Riia O'Donnell • May 7, 2019 -
How do you know when learning programs are working?
Continuous L&D requires continuous monitoring of results — but some parts of these programs may still feel impossible to measure.
By Riia O'Donnell • May 7, 2019 -
Facebook awards coding school $250K scholarship fund for underrepresented groups
"We know that while opportunity is unevenly distributed, talent is not," said Ironhack Co-founder Ariel Quinones in a statement.
By Morgan Fecto • May 7, 2019 -
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Goodwill collaboration delivers supply chain training to 400 San Antonio workers
The organization's move reflects a broader trend of employers investing in employee training opportunities.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • May 7, 2019 -
Stanley Black & Decker opens advanced manufacturing facility for upskilling
Educators and employers across the country are working together to train and place workers in skilled positions, creating new talent pipelines.
By Riia O'Donnell • May 2, 2019 -
Career growth trumps pay for most workers, survey finds
The Jobvite poll also found that 45% of job seekers believe it's harder to find a job this year compared to last year, despite low unemployment numbers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 1, 2019 -
Lowe's and 60 other employers partner to build a generation of tradespeople
The initiative pairs education and experience in an attempt to change America's perception of blue-collar work.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • April 30, 2019 -
Reviving job shadowing programs may help employers attract talent
Shadowing isn't just for students. It can give workers and applicants insight into how industries work and whether they belong there.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 30, 2019 -
State chambers of commerce partner on 'work-based learning'
Among other things, the network seeks to expand apprenticeship opportunities and arrange financial aid for those seeking to upskill.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 30, 2019 -
Workers afraid to ask for training for fear of appearing incompetent
About half of workers said their employer penalizes them for not having the right skills, research from Sitel found.
By Riia O'Donnell , Morgan Fecto • April 30, 2019 -
Arizona to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses
The law will grant licenses in the same discipline applied for and at the same practice level as those issued in another state to new residents.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2019 -
McDonald's, AARP partner on jobs for older workers
The partnership comes as the restaurant and its franchisees gear up to hire 250,000 workers for the summer.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2019 -
How one company built a white-collar apprenticeship program
"We challenged ourselves to find unlocked genius," John Kinney, The Hartford's chief claims officer, told HR Dive in an interview.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 23, 2019 -
42% say mentorship programs don't meet expectations
Men are more likely than women to say their employers provide enough or more than enough mentorship opportunities at work, the study found.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 23, 2019 -
HempStaff launches medical marijuana training and certification
The course also offers a resume template, instructions on writing a cover letter and interview tips for learners seeking jobs, the staffing agency said.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 23, 2019 -
Employees frustrated by today's learning programs, study shows
"Our research is a wake-up call for learning leaders: current approaches aren't working," Sam Herring, Intrepid's general manager, said.
By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • April 16, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Does the C-suite need upskilling?
Executives face a number of challenges related to the digital transformation — but they may weather the storm easier if they understand its nature.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 16, 2019 -
Goodwill's digital training collaboration with Google expands to 126 locations
The program has already provided training for more than a quarter of a million job seekers, Goodwill said in a news release.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 16, 2019 -
Adecco's 'CEO for One Month' internship offers business leadership experience
Somewhat akin to mentor programming, efforts like Adecco's CEO program can attract, engage and retain talent.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 16, 2019 -
Employees are stressed out by their workloads
LinkedIn's new analysis adds to the canon of research around the increasing pressure workers are feeling day-to-day.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2019 -
Workers want meaning, but few employers are prepared to offer it
Deloitte said organizations need to ensure relationships are enduring, learning is continuous and work has meaning centered around human identity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019 -
How Infosys trains employees to keep up with the market
"AI is now," Infosys' head of education, training and assessments, told HR Dive. But how can companies prepare for what's next?
By Riia O'Donnell • April 9, 2019
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